The Buckley School, Los Angeles’ oldest K-12 coeducational learning institution, has an opening for a First Grade Associate Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Teachers in the Lower School work in a team-teaching environment that incorporates best pedagogical practices and 21st century learning skills.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree

Masters or Credential in Early Elementary Education

Strong writing, editing, and spelling skills

Previous early childhood/primary level teaching experience

Demonstrated competency in diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion, equity and social justice

Proficiency with technology

Preferred candidates will have:

Demonstrated leadership in diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion, equity and social justice

Experience with classroom technology including use of Smart Boards and document cameras

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Compensation includes full benefits. The school actively supports professional development.

About The Buckley School

The Buckley School, a K-12 college preparatory school with 830 students, is one of the most respected independent schools in the Los Angeles. Buckley is known for its unique educational philosophy, the 4-Fold Plan of Education, which melds a whole-child approach with elements of structure, as well as for its warm, intimate educational environment.
The school’s curriculum balances academics, the arts, physical development and moral education. Its creative, personalized approach to education emphasizes high academic standards for all students, and includes traditional touches that develop the character and discipline that unlock students’ full potential.